Astros at White Sox: Brown vs Burke
The Houston Astros visit the Chicago White Sox for the second game of a three-game set, with Hunter Brown slated to start for Houston against White Sox right-hander Sean Burke. The Astros are on a six-game road swing and have posted strong road numbers this season, though Brown has been inconsistent in July while Houston relies on a deep bullpen after Spencer Arrighetti left Friday’s game with a right-foot nerve issue and was placed on the 15-day injured list. Bryan King was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land to bolster the bullpen, which had to cover eight innings in the win, as Houston moved to within two games of the AL West lead. Friday’s 9-5 comeback victory extended the Astros’ winning streak to four, highlighted by an eight-run sixth inning and key contributions from players like Christian Walker and Cam Smith, while Altuve and Peña also played pivotal roles. Houston owns a strong historical edge against the White Sox and has shown resilience in recent series, aiming to carry momentum into the remainder of the road trip.



